Missouri Corn Names New Officers

Posted on: Oct 01, 2026

The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council (MCMC) and the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) today announced a new slate of officers, the appointment of recently elected board members, and national committee assignments as a new fiscal year gets underway.

The election of the 2026-27 MCMC officer team took place during an August board meeting held in Branson. The following MCMC leaders assumed their new roles Oct. 1:

New MCMC board member Jerry Schnelle of Golden City, Mo., was recently elected by growers in District 4 and assumed his new role Oct. 1. He will be nominated as a candidate for the MCGA board at the organization's annual meeting in January. Schnelle replaces Greg Bertz of Mayview, Mo.

MCMC is a longstanding partner with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) to enhance the value of corn, ethanol, and distillers' grains through strong international exports. Serving on 2026-27 USGBC advisory teams are:

• Brian Willott, Asia
• Adam Casner, Ethanol
• Brice Fischer, Middle East/Africa/South Asia
• Brian Lehman, Trade Policy
• Ryan Meyerkorth, Value-Added
  

Also serving in an ex officio position, Jay Fischer of Jefferson City serves as USGBC vice chairman, and Dylan Rosier as an at-large member on the board of directors.

Several Missouri Corn leaders also volunteer their time on National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) action teams and committees:

• Brandon Thiel, chairman, Biofuels
• Marc Kaiser of Carrollton, Research & New Uses
• Brian Willott, Risk Management
• Addie Yoder of Leonard, Production & Sustainability Action Team, NCGA Nominating Committee
• Will Hunter of Sikeston, Trade/Transportation/Animal Ag

The MCMC board of directors is comprised of 14 corn growers elected from across the state. This volunteer board was formed in 1984 with the passage of a corn checkoff and is dedicated to market development, research, and education. MCGA is a grassroots organization committed to increasing the profitability of corn production through sound policies, continued market development, and strong involvement in the political process. To learn more, visit www.mocorn.org.